An integrative course that encourages students to apply ideas and concepts learned as an environmental studies major toward a specific area of environmental inquiry or a particular environmental problem. The specific subject matter of the course is determined by the professor teaching it, but common to all capstone seminars is class involvement in a rigorous research agenda, drawing on methodologies from natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Course topics generally focus on local or regional environmental issues, showing their interconnections to global environmental concerns. Students are encouraged to move out of the classroom to conduct research projects. Public presentations of research findings is strongly encouraged. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above; environmental studies or environmental science majors. 3-4 credits. (F-S,Y)

335-49000 Independent Study U LA

The program of study may be a reading program of materials of special interest to the student, or one involving developing and executing a research project on a specific topic. Reading or research is undertaken under faculty direction. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. 1-4 credits. (F-S,Y)

335-49500 Internship NLA

Permits students to explore environmental studies through a variety of work experiences. Students are expected to submit, as part of their course obligations, a thorough written evaluative report based on their experiences. Internships may be taken at national, state, and local levels, and in London under the auspices of the Ithaca College London Center. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor; completion of three-quarters of an environmental studies major or minor. 1-12 credits. (F-S,Y)